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OʻAHU · WATER QUALITY GUIDE · 2026

Beaches Near Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor / Arizona Memorial, Oʻahu — ranked by water quality and bacteria risk

Drive times and water quality risk levels for beaches near Pearl Harbor / Arizona Memorial, Oʻahu. Risk ratings are based on long-term DOH bacteria testing data and geography. Always check current Oʻahu advisories before swimming — conditions change after rain.
Nearby Beaches — Ranked by Proximity
Ala Moana Beach Moderate ●
Closest large beach, calm lagoon
15 min
East
Ko Olina Lagoons Moderate ●
Calm lagoons, family-friendly
20 min
West
Ewa Beach Moderate ●
Local neighborhood beach
10 min
Southwest
Waikiki Beach Moderate ●
Iconic but crowded
25 min
Southeast
Kailua Beach Moderate ●
Worth the drive, clean water
35 min
East (over H-3)
If Brown Water Is Active

After heavy rain, bacteria levels spike at beaches near streams and river mouths. If a brown water advisory is active near Pearl Harbor / Arizona Memorial, Oʻahu:

  • Wait 72 hours after rain stops before entering the water
  • Avoid brown or murky water regardless of whether an advisory is posted
  • Best rain-resistant option: Ala Moana Beach (East) — generally clearer after rain due to geography
  • Check the Oʻahu live advisories page for current conditions
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Safe to Swim Hawaii is an independent passion project — not affiliated with the Hawaii Department of Health or any government agency. Water quality ratings are estimates based on publicly available testing data and geographic analysis. They are not real-time measurements and may not reflect current conditions.

Always verify current water quality conditions with the Hawaii DOH Clean Water Branch before entering the water.

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